Is Mill Cottage SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mill Cottage SCIO as a registered charity (number SC020138) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Mill Cottage SCIO's charity number?

Mill Cottage SCIO's charity number is SC020138. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020138?

Search SC020138 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Mill Cottage SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mill Cottage SCIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Mill Cottage SCIO?

Mill Cottage SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.mountaineeringscotland/huts/millcottage. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Mill Cottage SCIO registered as a charity?

Mill Cottage SCIO was entered on the register on 5 May 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020138SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Mill Cottage SCIO

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Mill Cottage SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the saving of lives, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Mill Cottage SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £30,150
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,810
Registered charity number: SC020138
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.mountaineeringscotland/huts/millcottage

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Mill Cottage SCIO (number SC020138) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Mill Cottage SCIO do?

The purposes of the Mill Cottage SCIO shall be: - 1. for the promotion of safety of all mountaineers and walkers (hereinafter referred to as “mountaineers”) in the Cairngorms and other parts of Scotland. and 2. for the ownership of Mill Cottage, by Feshiebridge (hereinafter referred to as the “cottage”) or the purchase, leasing or the acquiring of interests in or the taking of options over any property whatsoever for the provision of suitable accommodation to the mountaineers and by such provision to promote the education of groups using the accommodation in all aspects of safety and the envi…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mill Cottage SCIO

Answers Mill Cottage SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 May 1992
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Mill Cottage SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe saving of livesthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Mill Cottage SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mill Cottage SCIO. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mill Cottage SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mill Cottage SCIO as a registered charity (number SC020138) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Mill Cottage SCIO's charity number?: Mill Cottage SCIO's charity number is SC020138. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020138?: Search SC020138 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Mill Cottage SCIO do?: The purposes of the Mill Cottage SCIO shall be: - 1. for the promotion of safety of all mountaineers and walkers (hereinafter referred to as “mountaineers”) in the Cairngorms and other parts of Scotland. and 2. for the ownership of Mill Cottage, by Feshiebridge (hereinafter referred to as the “cottage”) or the purchase, leasing or the acquiring of interests in or the taking of options over any property whatsoever for the provision of suitable accommodation to the mountaineers and by such provision to promote the education of groups using the accommodation in all aspects of safety and the envi…
Does Mill Cottage SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mill Cottage SCIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Mill Cottage SCIO?: Mill Cottage SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.mountaineeringscotland/huts/millcottage. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Mill Cottage SCIO registered as a charity?: Mill Cottage SCIO was entered on the register on 5 May 1992.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.